Sunday 27 December 2015

BIG BRIDAL GIVEAWAY!











It's coming to the end of an amazing year and we want to give all our readers, customers and friends a chance to win a wonderful wedding hamper for either their big day or win it for some who is getting married!

Over flowing with bridal must haves and little trinkets for the big day, from local people and brands we stock and love we are giving away over £200 worth of treats to one lucky winner! What a way to kick start 2016!


You could win:



Photo Album - East Of India
Sheer Stocking with Ivory Lace - Jupon 
Pearl Dress Pin - Jupon
Rainbow Petal Confetti - The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company
Rose Petal Hand & Foot Cream Set - Naturally European
Classic Pearl Necklace & Earring Set - Ivory & Co
Garter - Orange Blossom


Keepsake Wedding Shoe Box - The Empty Box Company

All you need to do to WIN is post an engagement ring selfie on Instagram or Twitter, tag us so we can see it and follow us! 

The winner will be pulled out the hat on January 18th!

 Get snapping and goodluck! 

Monday 21 December 2015

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow








With only 4 more sleeps till Christmas we thought your Monday needed some festive spirit to make those of you working this week, feel a bit more excited for Christmas Day.

I know we would love to have a white christmas but not everyone is that lucky, but we can imagine it. And what a wonderful thing it would be to have a white snowy wedding day. We can't think of anything more romantic! 

The lovely Stephanie modelling our Taylor by Decorum dress is a winter dream in the snow with festive themed bouquets and pastel surroundings. All wonderfully shot by the super talented Emma Griffin from Griffin Photography. Adding a bit of warmth to the wedding day outfit with our feather shrugs, Milan and London by Joan Lee creates a fabulous winter statement that makes the outfit even more dreamy. 

If you're having a christmas wedding we would LOVE to hear your stories, but what do you think about this winter theme? 

Monday 14 December 2015

Christmas Angels
























With Christmas nearly upon us we have gone all out in our boutique to embrace it and give our dresses an angelic touch with festive spirit!

Our Christmas angels are 3 of our favourite Claire Pettibone dresses which scream beauty, elegance, class and imagination. All the things you want your wedding dress to be in order to make your day memorable to all who attend.

Our first angel is Prairie Rose; a long sleeved ivory dress with beaded organza flowers appliqued on lace with keyhole back. A beautifully detailed dress with magical movement in the flowers, an absolute dream.

Our middle fallen angel is of course the show stopping Cheyenne. Our black beauty is a sleeveless floral lace high necked gown with nude lining. We added a floral corsage with crimson ribbons draping down her train for this festive season, adding event more of a bang to the dress.

Our third angel is the golden Dakota, a champagne number for those brides who want something a little different but still embracing the ivory tradition with scalloped border lace and Guipure lace straps. A low back and scalloped edge train that will make you feel incredible on your big day.

Our golden, black and ivory angels are accompanied by their bridesmaids in deep red and purple dresses by Dessy. All keeping the Christmassy tones and tying in with our corsages.


Which angel will you be ?!

Wednesday 18 November 2015

Make Up Testimonial - Beauty Parlour












AMY -

On Saturday the 12th of August I set off to St Merryn to do the lovely Rebecca Heseltons wedding make up. We had done a trail two weeks before so with the required tools in hand and the desired look fresh in my mind I arrived to her parents’ home for 11am. One of my favourite things about my job is the feeling I get when I arrive at a bride to be’s house on the morning of her wedding. Excitement is thick in the air and to be a small part of that leaves me feeling really lucky and honoured. Plus, as far as brides go Rebecca was a dream! She was excited, laid back and just so lovely to work with – which makes my job incredible easy. Rebecca chose a natural look for the day and so we went for shimmers and soft shades as you will see from the photographs. We had a laugh during the makeup and upon showing Rebecca the completed look I received a huge hug as she told me it was exactly what she had envisioned. I spent my time between doing Rebecca and her mums make up advising and having a play with the bridesmaids make up. And then when Kirsteen, Rebeccas' mum was ready I set to work with her. Again she was laid back and lovely. All she wanted were the appearance of her few age spots reduced for the day. For Kirsteen I applied a light coverage of foundation and again subtle tones. She also was thrilled and the makeup even received a compliment from her husband!

Thank you Rebecca and the bridal party, it was an honour to be there on the morning of your wedding and congratulations Mr and Mrs Miles, I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!


REBECCA -

First of all, let me say THANK YOU so much for doing our makeup. You were so brilliant. The trial in the gorgeous bridal house of Cornwall put me right at ease. We talked about mood boards, the kind of makeup I usually wear and the kind of look we wanted for the wedding (natural, 'me at my best' and able to withstand whatever the Cornish weather threw at it). By having the trial we could tweak exactly what I wanted so I felt really comfortable and excited going into the morning of the wedding. 

And on the morning of the wedding, you were perfect. I had a cold! (No one ever reads about brides with colds!) But Amy made sure my skin was flawless. The makeup you used was great for sensitive skins, matched away a slightly dubious sunglasses tan line mark and created a natural, pretty and 'English Rose' look which I really wanted. So many people complimented me throughout the day on how well I l looked and how natural which was the best compliment ever. 

I bought my dress, veil and shoes from Bridal house of Cornwall so I had experienced first-hand how well Tash, Kelly and Amy looked after Brides to be. So when I heard Amy was setting up the beauty parlour I knew that she would have the perfect combination of someone who really knows how to look after you and make you feel special, as well as being a top notch makeup artist. I felt absolutely incredible all day and it was down in no small part to Amy and her team. 


KIRSTEEN -

The morning spent getting ready for the ceremony, was a time of love, companionship and purpose. Amy was in charge of doing our makeup, I do not usually wear make-up....ever...so was reluctant to do anything too radical. Rebecca, however, was keen that I have some make-up done professionally and sensitively; Amy knew exactly what was expected of her and set to.  
Amy asked if there was anything I particularly wanted and all I said was I still wanted to look like "me" but without the two age spots!! No problem she said and began.... when I looked in the mirror it was "me" on a really good day, it was "me" without the age spots and it was "me" looking happy and delighted with the results.

My husband said “It’s beautiful - you look really lovely". Note to self.....must start using make up!!

Amy also gave the bridesmaids advice and guidance when asked, was not flustered and remained calm and unhurried. It was perfect.
Amy, thank you for all you did in helping Rebecca and being a part of her special day, thank you.

I would certainly recommend Amy and I just loved knowing that I really did look my best.




Thursday 5 November 2015

Pettibone November















We are getting more and more new incredible dresses in our boutique with all the new collections from some of our favourite designers. This week our windows and bursting with lace beauties by Claire Pettibone! Some serious bridal inspiration going on and we love being able to share it with you!

Our main windows from left to right start with our black beauty Cheyenne with nude underlay. She's proved herself to be a massive hit with brides and all over our media!

In the middle we have the champagne treasure Dakota, a rare wedding gown colour that screams elegance and beauty.

On the right we have Cheyenne is ivory with nude underlay, looks like a totally different dress in Ivory but my goodness she's still just as breath taking!

As we have so many gowns to show off we have put our most popular dresses in our bridesmaid room windows to show off the wondrous backs of Claire Pettibone. On the left we have Rosemary with her full lace back and on the right Gardenia with an open back and delicate straps. 

So many more dresses are arriving so don't forget to pop in and have a look!